Gov. Greg Abbott includes voting restrictions, critical race theory and rules for transgender student athletes on special legislative session agenda
July 7th, 2021By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2021 “Gov. Greg Abbott includes voting restrictions, critical race theory and rules for transgender student athletes on special legislative session agenda” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Texas students of color returned to in-person learning at below-average rates. Experts say the reasons are nuanced.
July 6th, 2021By Allyson Waller, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2021 “Texas students of color returned to in-person learning at below-average rates. Experts say the reasons are nuanced.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
$40 Billion in Wages Lost Every Year: Doctors, Lawyers, Trained-Immigrants “Brain Waste” in US
July 5th, 2021Roz Brown, Producer HOUSTON, Texas — More than 20% of college-educated immigrants in the U.S., or two million people, are either unemployed or underemployed, according to new research. The Migration Policy Institute, which authored the study, said the disparity accounts for significant “brain waste,” and huge losses in potential taxes…
Will Immigrant Investors and Regional Centers Benefit From Court Win or Has Time Run Out?
July 5th, 2021Posted by Leslie Dellon | Jun 30, 2021 | Business & the Workforce, Entrepreneurship/Innovation A recent court win that restored lower minimum investment amounts was good news for regional centers and immigrant investors in the EB-5 program. But the bad news is the EB-5 regional center program will end on…
Analysis: The noisiest branch of Texas government goes into overtime
July 5th, 2021By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 5, 2021 “Analysis: The noisiest branch of Texas government goes into overtime” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note:…
Texans with disabilities fear voting will get harder for them as special session on GOP restrictions nears
July 5th, 2021By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune July 5, 2021 “Texans with disabilities fear voting will get harder for them as special session on GOP restrictions nears” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
En Eagle Pass Celebraron Con Gran Ánimo El Desfile Del 4 De Julio.
July 4th, 2021Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., © 2021 Con la participación de más de sesenta contingentes de las diferentes corporaciones de seguridad en Eagle Pass, Texas, veteranos de guerra y autoridades locales, se llevó a cabo la mañana del domingo 4 de julio el tradicional desfile conmemorativo a …
Harán Gran Festejo En Eagle Pass Éste Domingo 4 De Julio, Para Celebrar La Independencia De Los Estados Unidos.
July 3rd, 2021Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., © 2021 Este año se llevará a cabo un gran festejo en la ciudad de Eagle Pass, para celebrar el Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos, por lo que las autoridades se prepararon con antelación para que la población…
2,100 state workers caught in the crosshairs of Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Legislature funding
July 2nd, 2021By Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2021 “2,100 state workers caught in the crosshairs of Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Legislature funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
State museum canceled book event examining slavery’s role in Battle of the Alamo after Texas GOP leaders complained, authors say
July 2nd, 2021By Abby Livingston and Isabella Zou, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2021 “State museum canceled book event examining slavery’s role in Battle of the Alamo after Texas GOP leaders complained, authors say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
